Trek starts along the right bank of Beas river through villages, green fields and orchards with beautiful valleys, forests & mountain view to the famous ski resort, Solang Nallah (2480 m). Overnight in tents.
Starting from Manali, this trek winds through the famous Solang Valley. Set 13 km from Manali, Solang has good skiing slopes equipped with an excellent lift. A splendid valley between Manali and Kothi, it also offers views of the glaciers and snow-capped mountain peaks. The trail then goes via Dhundi and Bakartach to enter the Beas Kund glacier, the birthplace of the River Beas.
Trek starts along the right bank of Beas river through villages, green fields and orchards with beautiful valleys, forests & mountain view to the famous ski resort, Solang Nallah (2480 m). Overnight in tents.
Trek through an alpine plateau, Dhundi (2480 m). Along the trek view glaciers and snow capped peaks including the peaks of Indrasan (6221 m) & Deo Tibba (6001 m). Overnight in tents at Bakarthach (3150 m).
Trek to the source of river Beas, Beaskund. Return to Dhundi for an overnight stay in tents.
Trek down to Solang Nallah and travel by car/ jeep to Manali. The trek ends in Manali.
Transport Options (Delhi – Mcleod ganj – Delhi)
For travel to Mcleod ganj and back one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Gaggal DHM, also known as Kangra Airport, or Dharamshala Airport and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Indigo, Alliance Air , Spice Jet.
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Mcleodganj that cost about Rs. 1200- 1500 per person. These buses depart from Majnu ka tilla every 30 mins. or so and take about 12 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
Weather Details
Summer in Mcleod ganj extends from March to June when the temperature variation is recorded to be ranging between 23°c and 27°c. Mercury sometimes reaches up to 38°c but never goes beyond that. During winters the temperature can drop to -1° and the maximum temperature hardly goes up to 20°c.
Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications
The Beas Kund Trek is rated as easy to moderate, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced trekkers. The trail is well-marked with gradual ascents.
The ideal time is from mid-May to October. During this period, the weather is pleasant, and the trail is clear of snow, offering the best views of the surrounding peaks.
It typically takes 3 to 4 days, starting and ending in Manali. It’s a great option for a long weekend trek.
The highest point of the trek is Beas Kund, located at around 12,772 feet (3,894 meters) above sea level.
Yes! The Beas Kund Trek is often recommended for first-time trekkers, thanks to its short duration, moderate elevation, and beautiful landscapes.
Generally, no special permits are needed for Indian nationals, but if you’re trekking through a tour operator, they’ll handle any local permissions or registrations.